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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:21:19 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>News</title><subtitle>News</subtitle><id>http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/atom.xml"/><updated>2009-12-20T06:33:56Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Take Two head explains underwhelming sales of GTA IV DLC</title><category term="Ballad of Gay Tony"/><category term="Ben Feder"/><category term="GTA IV"/><category term="Lost and the damned"/><category term="News"/><category term="XBOX 360"/><category term="XBOX 360"/><category term="dlc"/><category term="take two"/><id>http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/take-two-head-explains-underwhelming-sales-of-gta-iv-dlc.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/take-two-head-explains-underwhelming-sales-of-gta-iv-dlc.html"/><author><name>Omri Petitte</name></author><published>2009-12-18T22:57:54Z</published><updated>2009-12-18T22:57:54Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fgta_ballad_of_gay_tony_screenshot.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1261177922683',432,768);"><img src="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/storage/thumbnails/3427533-5112083-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1261177924606" alt=""></a></span></span>It started out simple enough. Continuing the urban saga of the sprawling Liberty City, <i>Grand Theft Auto IV</i><span class="mceItemHidden">'s two <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">DLC</span> packs -- </span><i>The Lost and the Damned</i> and <i>The Ballad of Gay Tony</i> -- would encourage players to explore the side-stories of <i><span class="mceItemHidden"><span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">GTAIV</span></span></i>'s peripheral characters.</p><p> However, less-than-stellar sales of the extra content has left many scratching their heads as to the apparent disinterest of <i><span class="mceItemHidden"><span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">GTA</span></span></i><span class="mceItemHidden"> players. Take Two's CEO Ben <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">Feder</span> believes it was a case of bad timing.</span></p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Collectors -- Start Saving!</title><category term="God of War III"/><category term="God of War III Ultimate Edition"/><category term="News"/><category term="PS3"/><category term="god of war"/><category term="god of war III ultimate trilogy edition"/><category term="heavy rain"/><category term="heavy rain collectors edition"/><id>http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/collectors-start-saving.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/collectors-start-saving.html"/><author><name>Mike van Gelder</name></author><published>2009-12-18T21:13:05Z</published><updated>2009-12-18T21:13:05Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/storage/michael-van-gelder/GOW%20III%20SE.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1261173194066" alt="" /></span></span>So it seems two of the many big name releases next year have recently been confirmed to have special editions, or collector's editions if you prefer. <em>God of War III</em>, the highly anticipated slash-em-up and <em>Heavy Rain</em>, the just as highly anticipated interactive movie, have both had the contents of their collector's editions revealed on the official PlayStation Blog.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Final Fantasy XIII Contest Winner</title><category term="Competitions"/><category term="Final Fantasy XIII"/><category term="News"/><category term="PS3"/><category term="competition"/><category term="competition winner"/><category term="ffinal fantasy"/><id>http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/final-fantasy-xiii-contest-winner.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/final-fantasy-xiii-contest-winner.html"/><author><name>Mike van Gelder</name></author><published>2009-12-18T13:26:55Z</published><updated>2009-12-18T13:26:55Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fmichael-van-gelder%2FFF-XIII.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1261142959774',497,719);"><img src="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/storage/thumbnails/3427533-4921803-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1261142978384" alt="" /></a></span></span>First of all, before we announce the winner, may I give a big round of applause to all of you who entered the competition. The prize was juicy and the competition was hard fought. However, in the end, there was only one clear winner.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Final Fantasy XIII Sales Numbers</title><category term="Final Fantasy XIII"/><category term="News"/><category term="PS3"/><category term="final fantasy"/><id>http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/final-fantasy-xiii-sales-numbers.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/final-fantasy-xiii-sales-numbers.html"/><author><name>Mike van Gelder</name></author><published>2009-12-18T13:14:17Z</published><updated>2009-12-18T13:14:17Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<em><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fmichael-van-gelder%2FFFXIII.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1261142642507',720,1280);"><img src="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/storage/thumbnails/3427533-5106680-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1261142653405" alt="" /></a></span></span>Final Fantasy XIII</em>, which was recently released in Japan (and which one lucky reader has recently won here on No More Game Blogs), has had a phenomenal first day of sales, selling "over 1 million units", according to Square-Enix's sales figures.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>SCEA dev offers reassurance to God of War fans</title><category term="Bruno Velazquez"/><category term="Dante's Inferno"/><category term="God of War III"/><category term="News"/><category term="PS3"/><category term="PS3"/><category term="SCEA"/><category term="bayonetta"/><id>http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/scea-dev-offers-reassurance-to-god-of-war-fans.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/scea-dev-offers-reassurance-to-god-of-war-fans.html"/><author><name>Omri Petitte</name></author><published>2009-12-17T21:18:59Z</published><updated>2009-12-17T21:18:59Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fgod_of_war_3_playstation_3screenshots15497pressannc02.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1261086007265',576,1024);"><img src="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/storage/thumbnails/3427533-5100341-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1261086011880" alt=""></a></span></span><span class="mceItemHidden">The plethora of action-adventure games that are under development speaks clearly of everyone wanting a piece of the <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">Kratos</span> pie, with games such as </span><i><span class="mceItemHidden"><span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">Bayonetta</span></span></i> and <i><span class="mceItemHidden"><span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">Dante's</span> Inferno</span></i><span class="mceItemHidden"> eschewing singularity for juicier graphics yet similar <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">gameplay</span>. In response, <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">SCEA</span> Lead Animator Bruno <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">Velazquez</span> reminds </span><i>God of War</i> fans that they have nothing to worry about.</p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>EA: New Medal of Honor will be M-rated</title><category term="ESRB"/><category term="Greg Goodrich"/><category term="Medal of Honor"/><category term="News"/><category term="PC Gaming"/><category term="PS3"/><category term="PS3"/><category term="XBOX 360"/><category term="XBOX 360"/><category term="ea"/><category term="pc"/><id>http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/ea-new-medal-of-honor-will-be-m-rated.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/ea-new-medal-of-honor-will-be-m-rated.html"/><author><name>Omri Petitte</name></author><published>2009-12-16T21:36:14Z</published><updated>2009-12-16T21:36:14Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fmedal_of_honor_revived1259784469.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1261001636550',320,500);"><img src="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/storage/thumbnails/3427533-5089765-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1261001638465" alt=""></a></span></span>At Spike TV's annual Video Game Awards, viewers were treated to an exclusive <a href="http://www.medalofhonor.com/news/2009/12/first-gameplay-trailer" mce_href="http://www.medalofhonor.com/news/2009/12/first-gameplay-trailer">debut trailer</a> of some action-packed moments from the upcoming <i>Medal of Honor</i>, which serves as a reboot to the venerable line of war shooters. EA Executive Producer Greg Goodrich further solidifies the franchise's return by stating that the new game will be the first M-rated game in the series.</p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Army of Two: the 40th Day Demo Releasing This Week</title><category term="News"/><category term="PS3"/><category term="PSP"/><category term="XBOX 360"/><category term="army of two"/><category term="army of two: the 40th day"/><category term="demo"/><category term="the 40th day"/><id>http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/army-of-two-the-40th-day-demo-releasing-this-week.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/army-of-two-the-40th-day-demo-releasing-this-week.html"/><author><name>Jazz English</name></author><published>2009-12-16T03:42:08Z</published><updated>2009-12-16T03:42:08Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/storage/jazz-english/army of 2 the 40 day.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1260935861822" alt="" width="204" height="144" /></span></span>In two days, on December 17, a playable demo of EA's Army of Two: the 40th Day will be downloadable for the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360. The demo contains one level of content placed in Shanghai as the aforementioned army, Salem and Rios, are under siege.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>id's RAGE to be published by Bethesda Softworks</title><category term="Bethesda Softworks"/><category term="News"/><category term="PC Gaming"/><category term="PS3"/><category term="PS3"/><category term="XBOX 360"/><category term="XBOX 360"/><category term="bethesda"/><category term="electronic arts"/><category term="fps"/><category term="id"/><category term="id software"/><category term="john carmack"/><category term="pc"/><category term="rage"/><category term="zenimax"/><id>http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/ids-rage-to-be-published-by-bethesda-softworks.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/ids-rage-to-be-published-by-bethesda-softworks.html"/><author><name>Omri Petitte</name></author><published>2009-12-15T19:38:17Z</published><updated>2009-12-15T19:38:17Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Frage-id-software.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1260905911109',276,494);"><img src="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/storage/thumbnails/3427533-5075649-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1260905914298" alt=""></a></span></span><span class="mceItemHidden">A new announcement from <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">Zenimax</span> Media has stated that they have acquired publishing rights for id Software's in-development <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">FPS</span> project, </span><em>RAGE</em>.</p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Problems Reported with Modern Warfare 2's Matchmaking</title><category term="MW2"/><category term="Mcall of duty modern warfare 2"/><category term="News"/><category term="PC Gaming"/><category term="PS3"/><category term="XBOX 360"/><category term="glitch"/><category term="infinity ward"/><category term="modern warfare 2"/><id>http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/problems-reported-with-modern-warfare-2s-matchmaking.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/problems-reported-with-modern-warfare-2s-matchmaking.html"/><author><name>Jazz English</name></author><published>2009-12-15T02:25:00Z</published><updated>2009-12-15T02:25:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/storage/modern-warfare-2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1260845060874" alt="" /></span></span>After the recent fix of the "<a href="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/modern-warfare-2-javelin-glitchless-on-all-platforms.html">javelin glitch</a>" a new problem has arisen with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. There is a matchmaking malfunction.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>I hate reunions: Left 4 Dead cast returns in Left 4 Dead 2 DLC</title><category term="Left 4 Dead"/><category term="News"/><category term="PC Gaming"/><category term="XBOX 360"/><category term="XBOX 360"/><category term="dlc"/><category term="left 4 dead 2"/><category term="pc"/><category term="valve"/><id>http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/i-hate-reunions-left-4-dead-cast-returns-in-left-4-dead-2-dl.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/news/i-hate-reunions-left-4-dead-cast-returns-in-left-4-dead-2-dl.html"/><author><name>Omri Petitte</name></author><published>2009-12-14T20:44:38Z</published><updated>2009-12-14T20:44:38Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2FLeft-4-Dead-2-Trainer_2.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1260825219007',640,1024);" mce_href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2FLeft-4-Dead-2-Trainer_2.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1260825219007',640,1024);"><img src="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/storage/thumbnails/3427533-5065169-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1260825225555" mce_src="http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/storage/thumbnails/3427533-5065169-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1260825225555" alt=""></a></span></span>If, like me, you've grown vexed over the incessant giggling of the Mr. T-like Coach or the twangy drawl of Ellis in <i>Left 4 Dead 2</i>, then fear not: Valve's first DLC for the zombie shooter sequel reunites a certain fearsome foursome from the first game.</p>]]></summary></entry></feed>